Occupational Therapy GoldCoast
They may not have the skills necessary to sit and take in information, look clumsy in their movement and postures, and have difficulty paying attention, holding a pen or following instructions.
Thinking and learning are not all in our heads. For some children, some of these
stages or ‘core foundation skills’ are underdeveloped, missing or inefficient and can often have a domino effect through many other areas.
Our entire brain structure is intimately connected to and grown by the movement mechanisms within our body.
Our job is to help ‘re-wire’ these connections so that these academic skills can be accessed.
Learning is not just in our heads.
How learning happens?
Learning happens in a sequential pattern – if the underlying foundation skill is not there you can not build on it. Cognition and intellect are not engaged in learning.
If your child’s vestibular system is underdeveloped due to middle ear infections, they may miss postural security, then perceptual-motor development is not automatic and they then have trouble sitting still at school.
Occupational therapy for children should address the underlying area of concern. The Centre of Movement has a range of modalities, equipment, and sensory apparatus to ensure your child climbs this pyramid of learning!
